Woman reportedly hit by lightning at Murray State dies

MURRAY, Ky. (WTVQ/WKRN) – A woman reportedly struck by lightning over the weekend on the Murray State University campus has died, according to school officials.

The incident happened Sunday night outside of White College.

According to WKRN in Nashville, the woman was transported to Murray Calloway County Hospital where she died from her injuries Monday.

The university issued a statement saying the woman was a visitor to the campus and “passed away as a result of a weather-related incident.”

WKRN says the victim was from Missouri and that, according the university, “the family was bringing their child to the university to participate in a summer program.”

Her name has not bee released.